DIY: How to install a dashcam (hard wired to the Fuse box)

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How to install a dashcam (hard wired to the Fuse box)

YouTube video here:

https://youtu.be/SDbbVHopKvo




The following items are used:


GoSafe260 GS260-US GoSafe 260 Full HD 1080P Rear-view Mirror Mount Dashcam with 2.7" Display (Black) $99.99

http://www.amazon.com/GoSafe260-GS26...eywords=gosafe

iSaddle On-Dash Camera Vehicle Hard Wire Kit $9.99

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...rch_detailpage

Lumision FAST Shipping* ADD CIRCUIT BLADE STYLE APS ATT LOW PROFILE LP MINI FUSETAP FUSE TAP + 5AMP FUSE $6.99

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...rch_detailpage

1.25 in. Non-Insulated Alligator Clips (4-Pack) $2.19

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Tyco-Elec...-1-4/205878595
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Written Instructions (See YouTuBe video for a complete step by step walk-thru):

1) Remove passenger fuse box compartment cover on lower left side (Just above the ODB2 port)
2) Remove fuse #12 (a blue 15 amp fuse that controls the rear windshield wiper) Note: This will turn off power to the Dashcam whenever the door is closed and you are not sitting inside the car. If you want the dashcam to be always active and using motion sensor whenever anybody walk by then you will have to select a different fuse to tap into. (Not Recommended)
3) Pop out the side panel along the windshield (Do not remove it entirely, just pop it out and leave it hanging
4) Fish the Mini Usb power cable up thru the dashboard, connect it to the camera that is mounted on the rearview mirror.
5) Run the cable along the edge of the trim and down, behind the side panel. Snap the side panel back into place.
6) Place a 5 amp fuse into the add-a-fuse tap in addition to the original 15 amp fuse. Crimp the add-a-fuse tap onto the Hard Wire Kit power cord. Ground the black wire lead onto bare-metal (wrap around a bolt or use alligator clip)
7) Connect the add-a-fuse tap into the fuse block
8) Put the fuse box cover back on.